‘Nothing Could Be Further From The Truth’: Chris Pratt Defends Church Against ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Claims

American actor Chris Pratt is pushing back on claims from Canadian actress Ellen Page that the Christian church he attends is “infamously anti-LGBTQ.”

As Fox News reports, Pratt took to Instagram to defend the church, writing: “It has recently been suggested that I belong to a church which ‘hates a certain group of people’ and is ‘infamously anti-LGBTQ.’ Nothing could be further from the truth. I go to a church that opens their doors to absolutely everyone.”

The post which went out to his 22.9 million followers continued: “Despite what the Bible says about divorce my church community was there for me every step of the way, never judging, just gracefully accompanying me on my walk. They helped me tremendously offering love and support. It is what I have seen them do for others on countless occasions regardless of sexual orientation, race or gender.”

Fox News reports that Pratt “frequently attends Zoe Church, which is modeled after Hillsong Church, a megachurch founded in Australia but which has locations in New York City and Los Angeles.”

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The “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” star also noted that although “faith is important” to him “no church defines me or my life, and I am not a spokesman for any church or any group of people.”

“My values define who I am,” he continued. “We need less hate in this world, not more. I am a man who believes that everyone is entitled to love who they want free from the judgment of their fellow man.”

Pratt concluded his Instagram post by sharing how his faith navigates him in life.

“Jesus said, ‘I give you a new command, love one another,'” he wrote. “This is what guides me in my life. He is a God of Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. Hate has no place in my or this world.”

According to the report, Page criticized Pratt and his church after the actor appeared on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

“Oh. K. Um. But his church is infamously anti lgbtq so maybe address that too?” Page tweeted on Friday.

“If you are a famous actor and you belong to an organization that hates a certain group of people, don’t be surprised if someone simply wonders why it’s not addressed,” Page added on Saturday. “Being anti LGBTQ is wrong, there aren’t two sides. The damage it causes is severe. Full stop. Sending love to all.”

A few moments later, Page tweeted: “If lgbtq+ people are expressing their pain, their trauma, their experiences … maybe just try and listen? Open your heart, stop being defensive and have compassion. It’s a beautiful and life-changing feeling, empathy. Much love truly to all.”